Manchester Orchestra’s new song, “The Moth,” is up on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
Sponsor: My Thanks to Broadside
My thanks to Broadside for sponsoring the website this week. The band released their new album, Paradise, a couple weeks ago and you can give it a listen on all the regular streaming services. It’s got a summer pop-punk vibe, not unlike early Cartel or All Time Low. A video for the title track can be found on YouTube.
Memorial Fund Set Up for Chris Avis
Chris Avis, a well known music videographer, passed away a few day ago. A GoFundMe has been set up to raise funds for a memorial:
To honor his memory, we’re setting up this GoFundMe as something positive at a time of terrible darkness. With the blessing of his family, we’re asking that anyone also feeling at a loss to channel those feelings into something good that Chris would appreciate, raising money for the Bakersfield High School Drillers athletics program. Beyond music, everyone knows how deeply he loved coaching basketball, having also played in high school himself under the current BHS varsity coach, so it felt like the best way to honor him.
Further Reading: ‘Spider-Man’
Did you see Spider-Man: Homecoming this weekend? Are you looking for more and want to check out the spectacular world of comic books that inspired this friendly neighborhood web-slinger’s cinematic adventures? Members of our comic book thread have assembled some great recommendations perfect for anyone who wants to dive into the world of Spider-Man.
If you’re looking for even more Spider-stuff, I recommend checking out the Spectacular Spider-Man cartoon, the Spider-Gwen series, and the entire run of Miles Morales: Spider-Man, all three are very good.
How Spammers, Superstars, and Tech Giants Gamed the Music Industry
Adam K. Raymond, writing for Vulture:
A sub version of this ruse is to create an “artist” for one ripoff song and use the same name as the original. For example, 1.7 million people looking for “Demons” by Imagine Dragons have instead listened to “Demons” by Imagine Demons. It’s the only track this “band” has on Spotify.
And:
Streaming’s impact on the way artists make music goes all the way to the top. Take Chris Brown, whose upcoming album Heartbreak on Full Moon has 40 tracks, and not because he has so much to say. The famously unscrupulous pop star has found a way to boost his streaming numbers, which in turn inflate sale figures, and will, he hopes, send his album shooting up the charts quicker than it otherwise would.
And:
That means that songs on playlists generally get a ton of plays. It’s why there are countless articles providing tips on how a band can get their music on a playlist. It’s also why Spotify is allegedly paying producers to create fake artists whose music can rack up plays without costing the company any more than what they paid up front.
The Rocket Summer – “Gone Too Long”
The Rocket Summer have released a new song called “Gone Too Long.”
The Dangerous Summer Begin Teasing
The Dangerous Summer deleted all their old posts and are teasing something on social media with pictures of static. From what I’ve heard: A few of the members are getting back together to play some new music. I’ve also heard that former members Cody Payne, Bryan Czap, and Tyler Minsberg are not part of anything coming.
Radiohead Share Full Coachella Set
Reports: ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Coming to Netflix
The Splash Report is reporting that Gerard Way’s The Umbrella Academy will be coming to Netflix:
At that time Slater said that they were still shopping around the pilot, well now sources have told me that The Umbrella Academy will be hitting NETFLIX and that Gerard Way is definitely involved in the project, and that they will indeed still be using Slater’s script for the project
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Hans Zimmer – “Supermarine”
Hans Zimmer’s new composition “Supermarine,” from the upcoming film Dunkirk, has been released.
Bad Cop/Bad Cop – “Womanarchist” Video
Bad Cop/Bad Cop have released a video for “Womanarchist.”
Travis Barker – “Home Is Such a Lonely Place” Video
The Travis Barker edit of Blink-182’s “Home Is Such a Lonely Place” is now up for your viewing pleasure.
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Manchester Orchestra Announce Tour Openers
Manchester Orchestra have announced that Foxing and Tigers Jaw will be the openers on the band’s upcoming tour. You can find the dates below. (It’s a little disheartening that Surfer Blood keep getting tours though.)
Paramore Featured on Spotify’s “Cover Story”
Paramore are featured on Spotify’s latest “Cover Story” video series.
The All-American Rejects – “Sweat” Video
The All-American Rejects have released an 11 minute video for “Sweat.”